MeTA Multi-stakeholder processes workshop for MeTA pilot countries in Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation, January 2010.

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MeTA Multi Stakeholder Processes
Workshop for MeTA pilot Countries
Ghana, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Peru, Philippines, Uganda, Zambia
4. Introduction MS process model
Simone van Vugt/ Karen Verhoosel
Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation
January 2010
This session
Introduce a generic process model for MSPs
Explore your cases: use the generic MSP model
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Group work
Explore the case you are dealing with and look at the whole
process (all stages of the cycle) in sub groups:
1. Go through the generic MSP process model and note for
each step (1 4):
Have challenging issues been caused by steps that we missed or did
not complete?
Have positive insights and successes been influenced by steps we
did?
Process Model for MSP interventions
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Initiating
Clarify the reasons for an MSP
Undertake initial situation analysis
(stakeholders, issues, institutions, power and
politics)
Establish an interim steering body
Build stakeholder support
Establish the scope, mandate and stakeholder
expectations
Outline the process, time frame, institutional
requirements and resources needs
Throughout: learning – monitoring and adapting
Adaptive Planning
Build stakeholders understanding of each other’s
values, motivations, concerns and interests
Generate visions for the future (Theories of change)
Identify issues, problems and opportunities
Examine future scenarios and feasible options
Make decisions and agree on key strategies
Set objectives and identify actions, timeframes and
responsibilities
Document and communicate planning outcomes
Throughout: learning – monitoring and adapting
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Collaborative Action
Develop integrated initiatives and detailed action
plans
Secure resources and technical support
Develop capacity of stakeholders
Establish required management structures and
procedures
Manage the implementation process
Maintain stakeholder commitment
Throughout: learning – monitoring and adapting
Reflective Monitoring
Create a learning culture and
environment
Define success criteria (performance
questions and indicators)
Develop and implement monitoring
mechanisms
Review and evaluate progress and
identify lessons
Feed lessons learned back into
strategies and implementation
procedures
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Reflections on cases
How different is theory from practice?
What is the role of MeTA in the process?
How can the Process model be helpful?
Thanks!
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